Zippie Pluton 1 Manual

Pluton
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
MANUALE D’USO
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
MANUAL DE USUARIO
INSTRUÇÕES PARA UTILIZAÇÃO
SEATING SYSTEM
SISTEMA DI SEDUTA
ZITSYSTEEM
UNIDAD DE ASIENTO
SISTEMA DE ASSENTO
294000.22003

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A. Headrest
B. Shoulder Protraction Pads
C. Lateral Supports
D. Hip Pads
E. Sacral Pad
F. Armrest
G. Legrest
4
A. Appoggiatesta
B. Imbottitura per protrazione
delle spalle
C. Sostegni laterali
D. Imbottiture del bacino
E. Supporto sacrale regolabile
F. Bracciolo
G. Pedana
37
A. Hoofdsteun
B. Schouder Pelotten
C. Laterale ondersteuning
D. Heupkussens
E. Bekkensteun
F. Armsteun
G. Beensteun
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A. Reposacabezas
B. Controles de cintura
escapular
C. Soportes laterales
D. Soportes pélvicos
E. Soporte sacro
F. Reposabrazos
G. Reposapiés
103
A. Apoio de cabeça
B. Almofadas de protecção dos
ombros
C. Apoios Laterais
D. Almofadas para as ancas
E. Almofada do sacro
F. Apoio de braços
G. Apoio de pernas
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MEASUREMENTS (mm) Pluton 1 Pluton 2 Pluton 3 Notes
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
A Seat Depth 200 350 300 450 400 550
B Seat Width
(Between Hips) 150 250
(315) 230 330
(395) 310 410
(475)
(mm) - When Hip
Pads Removed
C Seat to Top of Shoulder 300 440 390 560 480 680
D Chest Breadth 150 270 230 350 310 430
E Seat to Footplate 190 370 260 440 330 510 Leg Length has 2 Settings to Achieve
Min/Max
F Seat to Back Angle
Seat Weight 14.5 kgs 17.0 kgs 19.5 kgs Guideline (inc Arms, Hips, Lats,
Footplates)
Load capacity Always Refer to Chassis Capacities
Age Guideline 4-9 years 8-12 Years 12-adult
Measurements when tted to Multi Height & Tilt Base
G Seat to Floor 100mm Castor: Min - 355
/ Max - 815 100mm is Standard
H Tilt / Prone Angle
I Base Footprint
The Pluton is a modular seating system where at assessment the selection of Seat, Back and Leg Widths & Lengths can
be specied. The Seating system will then be built to ensure best t & maximum growth from the outset. Dimensions
provided here provide guidance on the standard sizes available.
Please note that all measurements given are for indication only. Sunrise Medical can tailor the chair to your precise
requirements. Our Product Specialists will assess your child to ensure the chair is fit for purpose both now and for the
future.
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Measurements & Usefull Information

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Introduction
Dear Customer,
We are very happy that you have decided in favour of a
high-quality product from SUNRISE MEDICAL.
The Pluton is designed to provide comfort and postural
support. The system is available in five sizes to
accommodate children from as young as 6 months
through to adult.
This instruction manual contains very important
information about the Pluton seating system, how to use it
safely and obtain the best results from it. Please read all
the information contained in this manual before using the
chair and retain for future reference. Ensure everyone
using the equipment is aware of the contents of this
manual and understands how to use the equipment
safely.
These instructions provide guidance on the adjustments
for professionals, but they also give information on how
the equipment should be safely used, maintained,
checked, and correctly assembled by anyone who uses
the seating system.
In every case the equipment should be supplied via
qualified professionals who will have adjusted the
equipment, checked its compliance and tested it
appropriately.
The seating system should only ever be adjusted by
qualified professionals and persons that are suitably
trained. For further information please do not hesitate to
contact us - contact details are below.
Sunrise Medical
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 2LD
England
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.SunriseMedical.co.uk
Thank you for purchasing our product, we hope you
enjoy your new seating system.
Use
Attendant configurations, are exclusively for a user who is
unable to walk or has limited mobility, for their own
personal use indoors or outdoors.
The maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any
weight of accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked
on the serial number label, which is affixed to the crossbar
or stabiliser bar below the seating system.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used
under the specified conditions and for the intended
purposes.
The intended lifetime of the product is 5 years.
Please DO NOT use or fit any 3rd party components to
the seating system unless they are officially approved by
Sunrise Medical.
Area of application
The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular
design mean that it can be used by those who cannot
walk or have limited mobility e.g. because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies,
disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia.
• When considering provision, please also note the body
size, weight, physical and psychological constitution,
the age of the child, living conditions and environment.
Operating Conditions
The seating system can be used indoors as well as
outdoors in attendant configurations, on dry, firm,
relatively smooth surfaces. It is not recommended for use
in a storm, torrential rain, snow and ice or other extreme
weather conditions.
DANGER!
• Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment.
• Do not fit powered or mechanically operated mobility
devices, or any other device that changes the
intended use or the structure of the seating system.
• Any combination with other medical devices requires
approval directly from Sunrise Medical.

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Contents
Measurements & Usefull Information 4
Introduction 5
Use 5
Area of application 5
Contents 6
Definitions 7
Definitions of words used in this manual 7
1.0 Important Safety Advice 8
2.0 Warranty 9
3.0 Brakes 10
Operating Brakes, (Indoor Base Frames) 10
Applying Brakes 10
Releasing Brakes 10
4.0 Chest Harness-Adjustments 10
Chest Harness 10
Fixing Onto Chair 11
Fastening of Belts 11
Lap Strap Fitting 11
5.0 Lap Strap Safety 11
Harness and Lap Strap Positioning 12
Adjustment Points Underneath Seat, (Fig.6.1) 13
6.0 Adjustment Points and Lever Use 13
Effective Operation of Lock Levers (Where Fitted) 13
Using The Index Plungers (locking Variety Only) 14
Pad/ Shoulder Width 14
Pad/Protraction Angle 14
7.0 Lever Use-Using Index Plungers 14
8.0 Adjusting Shoulder Protector Pads 14
Mounting 15
9.0 Seat Unit 15
Removal 16
Manual Seat Height Adjustment 16
Powered Base Height Adjustment 16
Multi Height & Tilt Base (Fig.10.1-10.3) 17
Multi Height and Tilt Base (Fig.11.1-11.2) 17
10.0 Tilt In Space 17
11.0 Folding Push Handle 17
To Raise The Chair 18
To Lower The Chair 18
To Perform the Tilt in Space on the 5 Star Base 18
12.0 5-Star Base Adjustment 18
Back Angle Adjustment 19
Back Height Adjustment 19
13.0 Back Rest Adjustment 19
Adjusting The Seat depth (Fig14.1) 20
Tray Fitting Instructions (Fig 15.1-15.2) 20
14.0 Seat Depth Adjustment 20
15.0 Fitting A Tray 20
Sacral Pad Adjustment (Fig.16.1) 21
Hip Pad Adjustment (Fig.16.2) 21
16.0 Pad Adjustment 21
Thigh Pad Adjustment (Fig.16.3-16.5) 22
Adjusting The Wing Angle 23
Adjusting the Headrest Angle 23
Adjusting the Headrest Height 23
Height & Width of Supports 23
Flip Away Action (Where Fitted) 23
17.0 Headrest Adjustment 23
18.0 Lateral Support Adjustment 23
Adjusting Arm Height 24
Adjusting Arm Angle 24
Removing The Armrest 24
19.0 Arm Rest Adjustment 24
Split Option: 25
Angle Adjustment 25
Removing the Leg Stem 25
20.0 Legrest Adjustment/Removal 25
Footplate Angle Adjustment 26
Flipping Up the Footplate 26
Footplate Height 26
Foot Holder Positioning 26
Foot Size 26
21.0 Foot Position Adjustment 26
Fore and Aft, Rotation 27
Side to Side/Width Adjustment 27
Foot Straps 27
Setting the Strength of Resistance & Power of Return 28
Increasing the Air Pressure 28
Decreasing the Air Pressure 28
22.0 Dynamic Back Set Up 28
Setting The Power of Return 29
Disengaging the Mechanism 29
Maintenance Schedule 29
Fabric Upholstery Care 30
Metal Framework 30
23.0 Cleaning and Care 30
24.0 General Maintenance 30
What should be completed during a service? 32
What happens if a fault is found? 32
Who should carry out the service? 32
Frequency of Service 32
How To Book A Service 32
25.0 Servicing by Approved Dealer 32
26.0 Service Record Log 33
27.0 Warranty 34
Cleaning 35
Assessment of Fabrics / Foams 35
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Decomissioning 35
Appropriateness of Equipment 35
Manuals and Records 35
Inspection 35
Condition 35
28.0 Inspecting and Reissuing of Equipment 35
Accessories 36
Function 36
Fixings 36
Modifications 36
Labelling 36
Adjustment 36
Hand Over 36
Packaging 36
Handle Fitting 36

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Definitions
Denitions of words used in this manual
Word Definition
DANGER!
Advice to the user of potential risk
of serious injury or death if the
advice is not followed
WARNING! Advice to the user of a risk of
injury if the advice is not followed
CAUTION!
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur if
the advice is not followed
NOTE: General advice or best practice
Reference To Additional
Documentation
Dealer signature and stamp.
NOTE:
The seating system shown and described in this user
guide may not correspond in every detail exactly to your
own model. However, all instructions are still entirely
relevant, irrespective of detail differences.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without
notice any weights, measurements or other technical
data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements
and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and
do not constitute specifications.
NOTE:
Please keep a note of your local service agent’s address
and telephone number in the space provided.
In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give
all relevant details so they can help you quickly.

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1.0 Important Safety Advice
WARNING!
We at Sunrise Medical are committed to producing
products of the highest standard. All of our products fulfil
the essential safety and environmental requirements as
defined in the European Directives. However, improper
use of the products will potentially put the users at risk
and therefore Sunrise Medical strongly suggest that the
following information is strictly adhered to at all times.
WARNINGS!
• Ensure all adjustment mechanisms are secure and in
place before operation. If it is likely that the hand-
wheels will be repeatedly loosened, Sunrise Medical
can supply allen key bolts as an alternative. We
strongly recommend this if there is a danger from
those in the vicinity of the user.
• After completing any alterations ENSURE all nuts,
bolts, knobs, hand wheels and other fixings are
securely tightened and in position, and that they are
regularly checked as part of the maintenance of the
chair. Never over adjust or over tighten moving parts.
• All postural support straps and harnesses should be in
place and properly adjusted to the user, prior to usage
of any kind (see pages 9, 10 and 11).
• When fitted to an indoor base frame the Pluton should
always be positioned on a level, flat floor. The Pluton
chair can be moved between one working area and
another. For safety ALWAYS return the product to a
neutral position and lower before moving (lower in
height, level the seat, ensure the back is upright etc).
After the chair has been moved and during use the
chair should be placed in a static position with the
brakes applied. Indoor base frames such as the multi
height and tilt base are designed to be used inside,
however it is acceptable to take these bases externally
for a brief period if transferring the chair from one
indoor area to another.
• Heavy items on the tray will affect stability. The fitting
of anything other than the standard Sunrise Medical
tray may substantially affect the stability of the seating
system and should therefore be checked before issue.
• If at any time it is noted that areas of the users skin
remain reddened after being out of the seating system
for around 10 minutes, urgently contact the qualified
professional who performed the hand over of the
equipment. This may be a sign of excessive pressure
being exerted by the seating. This might occur in the
initial use of a new seat where further adjustment may
be required, where the user has been badly placed,
grown or where an underlying medical problem exists.
Review may be necessary in such cases
• Keep all products away from excessive sources of
heat, cigarettes and naked flames.
• If you suspect that the system may be faulty, cease
use of the equipment straight away and immediately
contact the organization who supplied the system.
(contact information can be found on page 5).
• The equipment will be labelled with important
information. NEVER REMOVE these information labels
or allow them to be defaced, overlaid or altered.
• All modifications, adjustments, reconditioning, repairs,
disposal, and servicing of the seating unit must ONLY
be carried out by the agencies who supplied the
equipment (see pages 30-31).
DANGER!
Multi Adjustable Head support
Wings on the head support are ideally set at 45 degrees.
Do NOT bring the wings in tight to the head. Ensure that
the head support is set in such a way that the child cannot
loop their head around the wings and get stuck.
Flexi-Supports and Lateral Supports
Ensure the straps do not infringe on any feeding tubes the
child may have.
WARNING!
Abductors
These parts are designed to abduct the users knees to
help keep the hips in a good position. Do NOT use the
abducters as a way of holding the user in the seat. Flip
down the abducter when transferring the user in and out
of the seat.
Foot Sandals and Straps
Should only be fixed when the user is wearing shoes or
boots.
Tray
Do NOT use the tray as a way of securing children in a
chair. Always ensure that the lap strap and any other
straps supplied are used. Ensure that the tray clips are
secure on both sides of the tray. If the tray is damaged,
ensure that this will not be a hazard to the user. Never
leave hot items on the tray while children are unattended.
DANGER!
CHOKING HAZARD – This mobility aid uses small parts
which under certain circumstances may present a choking
hazard to young children.

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2.0 Warranty
GUARANTEE
THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY.
Sunrise Medical* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for wheelchairs to its customers covering
the following
Warranty conditions
Should a part or parts of the wheelchair require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or material fault
within 24 months or for frame and cross-braces within 5 years after delivery to the customer, then the affected part or
parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge. (Batteries are guaranteed for a period of 12 months subject to the correct
battery care plan being followed)
To enforce the warranty, please contact Sunrise Medical Customer Service with the exact details of the nature of the
difficulty. Should you be using the wheelchair outside the area covered by the Sunrise Medical customer service agent,
repairs or replacement will be carried out by another agency as designated by the manufacturer The wheelchair must be
repaired by a Sunrise Medical designated Customer Service agent, (dealer).
For parts, which have been repaired or exchanged within the scope of this warranty, we provide a warranty in accordance
with these warranty conditions for the remaining warranty period for the wheelchair in accordance with point 1).
For original spare parts which have been fitted at the customer’s expense, these will have a 12 months guarantee,
(following the fitting), in accordance with these warranty conditions.
Consumable parts such as pads, tyres, inner tubes and similar parts are excluded from the warranty, except in the case
that premature wear of the part is the direct result of a manufacturing fault.
Claims from this warranty shall not arise, if a repair or replacement of a wheelchair or a part is required for the following
reasons:
The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations as
shown in the User Instructions and/or the Service Instructions.
Accessories have been used which are not specified as original accessories.
The wheelchair or part having been damaged by neglect, accident or improper use.
Changes/modifications have been made to the wheelchair or parts, which deviate from the manufacturer’s specifications.
Repairs have been carried out, before our Customer Service has been informed of the circumstances.
This guarantee is subject to the law of the country in which the product was purchased from Sunrise Medical“
* Means the Sunrise Medical facility from which the product was purchased.

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3.0 Brakes
Operating Brakes, (Indoor Base Frames)
WARNING!
Always apply the brakes when the chair is stationary.
Applying Brakes
Depress lever (A) with your foot. To secure the chair in
place you should suppress all the brakes fitted to the
wheels on the base. (Fig.3.1).
A
Fig.3.1
Releasing Brakes
To release the brakes you should flick the levers up
using the top of your foot. When all brakes are released
the chair will be free to travel in any direction. (Fig.3.2).
A
Fig.3.2
4.0 Chest Harness-Adjustments
Chest Harness
DANGER!
• GREAT CARE should be taken when fitting a chest
harness and the following points should always be
followed:
• The straps on the harness should never be allowed to
move close to or in any way cause an obstruction to
the childs neck.
• The straps should never be fitted too tightly and
should be clear from any obstruction.
• The sternum strap on the chest harness should
always be adjusted prior to use to ensure that it is no
higher than the middle of the users chest.
• A lap strap should always be fitted if a harness is
being used to ensure the child cannot slide down onto
the sternum strap.
• Always ensure that the belts offer your child both
comfort and support. If the childs clothing has been
adjusted (i.e. a jumper removed) the straps should be
re-adjusted accordingly. (Fig.4.1).
Fig.4.1

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Fixing Onto Chair
• The Pluton comes with guide plates for the top straps
which are located either side of the upper back (A).
The webbing strap should be fed through these
guides and then adjusted and secured in place using
the cam buckle clasps (B) directly beneath the guide
plates. (Fig.4.2).
A
B
Fig.4.2
• The straps at the bottom of the harness should be fed
through, adjusted for fit and then locked using the
Cam Buckle Clasp (C) located on the hip pad rail.
(Fig.4.3).
C
Fig.4.3
Fastening of Belts
• Feed the fabric belt through the buckle on the strap.
• The belts should be pulled through enough to suitably
support your child whilst still being comfortable.
• When this has been achieved the buckle should be
snapped closed to secure the strap in place. (Fig.4.4).
Fig.4.4
WARNING!
The same precautions highlighted here should be
adhered to when using any form of trunk supports or
flexi supports with straps.
DANGER!
If there is any possible chance of the child getting the
straps caught around their neck, REMOVE THE
HARNESS IMMEDIATELY.
5.0 Lap Strap Safety
DANGER!
INCORRECT FITTING OF LAP STRAPS CAN PUT THE
USER AT SERIOUS RISK.
Lap Strap Fitting
When using lap straps we recommend the following
points should always be adhered to:
The angle that the hip belt is attached to the seating
system has a direct effect on the angle of pull on the
pelvis.
Considerations:
• A 60° angle of attachment to the seat rail positions
the hip belt anterior and inferior to the ASIS, which
reduces the tendency of the client with a posterior
pelvic tilt to slip underneath the belt.
• A higher angle of attachment of the primary straps
encourages a posterior pelvic tilt, which assists in
positioning clients with an anterior pelvic tilt.
• The secondary straps of a 4-point hip belt are
attached to the seat post between 45° and 90° to
hold the primary padded strap in place and to prevent
the belt from riding into the abdomen or twisting.
• The angle of attachment may have to be
compromised in order to accommodate such
situations as wounds in the pelvic area, unstable hip
joints or gastric tubes.

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Sizing:
Measure hip width to determine the belt size required.
The suggested method for measuring hip width is from
trochanter to trochanter. If this is not possible, measure
from ASIS to ASIS and add a couple of inches. The
correct belt size for the individual has padding that covers
all of the bony prominences.
• Always check that the child’s pelvis is symmetrical and
positioned securely at the back of the seat.
• Always ensure that the lap straps and chest harness
hold the child securely and are comfortable. Ensure
they provide a snug fit, a simple rule of thumb is to
allow two fingers to be inserted between the belt and
the childs body.
• Never leave a child in a chair unattended without the
lap strap being fastened.
• A lap strap should always be fitted if a harness is
being used.
• When altering the angle between the seat and the
back of the chair always re-adjust the chest harness
and lap strap accordingly to ensure all safety
recommendations are followed.
Harness and Lap Strap Positioning
This diagram below shows the recommended positioning
of the chest harness and lap straps, (Fig.5.1):
Tightening the belt:
Keep belt tightened at adjustment straps during fitting
and daily use to ensure correct pad placement. For
padded hip belts the pads are to be touching when
correctly tightened. For non-padded hip belts the
adjustment strap at the buckle should be approximately
3” (76mm) long. Education of the care giver is essential
for correct hip belt positioning.
Chest Harness
Fitting
The cross strap on the
chest harness must be
fitted no higher than the
sternum (mid chest).
All straps &
harnesses must be
securely fitted to the
back of the chair.
Primary Lap Strap
Fitting
Primary Lap Strap Fitting
Secondary lap strap fitting
(four-point lap strap)
Fig.5.5

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6.0 Adjustment Points and Lever Use
Adjustment Points Underneath Seat, (Fig.6.1)
Seat depth adjustment bolts
Footplate Angle Adjustment
Lap belt front fixing buckle
Footplate width adjustment
Effective Operation of Lock Levers (Where Fitted)
Never remove these levers entirely as this will prevent you
from being able to perform adjustments in the future.
• To use: Turn the lever handle clockwise to tighten or
anti clockwise to loosen.
• To use the lever when an obstruction is met: Pull the
handle of the lever outwards, towards you (A). This
disables the function of the lever.
• Continue to hold the lever out and reposition the lever
handle in a suitable position past the obstruction.
• Release the handle to re-engage the lever function (B)
and continue to tighten or loosen in the normal way.
• Repeat this procedure in areas where adjustment is
restricted due to an obstruction. B
A
Fig.6.1
Fig.6.2
Fig.6.3

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7.0 Lever Use-Using Index Plungers
Using The Index Plungers (locking Variety Only)
To place the plungers in an open position:
• Pull out the plungers to maximum tension (B).
• Turn the plungers a half turn anti-clockwise (C) This
places them in an open position.
• To close - Turn the plungers a half turn clockwise and
they should snap back into a locked position (A).
8.0 Adjusting Shoulder Protector Pads
Pad/ Shoulder Width
Turn locking screw (A) half a turn using the 4mm Allen
Key provided, manually position the pad to fit the user by
sliding the pad in or out.
Lock the pad in place by re-securing locking screw A.
Pad/Protraction Angle
To set the angle of the pad you should loosen the
securing handwheel (B) by rotating a couple of turns in an
anti-clockwise motion. Once released the pads can be
positioned by pressing down on the handwheel whilst
simultaneously altering the angle of the pad using your
other hand.
Once the desired position has been achieved you should
release the handwheel and resecure it by turning in a
clockwise direction until hand tight.
CAUTION!
Pad Angle – As an Alternative you can position the pad
without pressing down the handwheel, though this has
potential to shorten the life of the locking mechanism and
is therefore not recommended.
A
Fig.7.1
LOCKED
BPULL
Fig.7.2
COPEN
Fig.7.3
B
A
Fig.8.1

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9.0 Seat Unit
Mounting
WARNING!
Always ensure the base is stable and that the brakes are
applied before mounting the seating unit.
CAUTION!
Please note that the handle fitted is dependent on the
size of the chair. You therefore need to ensure the size
label on the handle matches the size of the chair being
used.
See, (Fig.9.1-Fig.9.2).
• There are 2 cut outs on the top of the interface plate
(A) which are for locating lugs (B) on the seating unit
to fit into.
• Position the seating unit above the interface plate,
lining up the locating lugs (B) with the cut outs (A) on
the interface plate.
• Carefully lower the seat onto the interface plate
ensuring the locating lugs (B) slide into the cut outs on
the interface plate (A).
• Push the seating unit inwards towards the back of the
chair until the locating lugs ‘click’ into place.
• Ensure the seat is securely located on the base before
using.
View from the side showing the seating unit lugs lowering
into the interface plate cut outs, (Fig.9.3).
View of seat engaged with the base (Fig.9.4).
B
A
Fig.9.2
Fig.9.3
Fig.9.4
Fig.9.1

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Removal
Release index plunger (C) which is underneath the
interface plate and slide seat forward to remove it from the
base, (Fig.9.5-9.6).
Manual Seat Height Adjustment
Multi height & tilt base
The multi height and tilt base caters for all sizes of Pluton.
It is controlled by a hydraulic pump mechanism.
To Raise The Chair, (Fig.9.7).
Pump the foot pedal several times until the desired height
is reached. (The chair will raise with each pump.)
To Lower The Chair, (Fig.9.8).
Place your foot under the pedal and gently lift the pedal
up. (The chair will automatically lower).
Powered Base Height Adjustment
Upgrade option, (Fig.9.9).
CAUTION!
Always ensure that adjustment mechanism is free
from obstruction before operating this chair.
Button A = UP
Button B = DOWN
Fig.9.5
Fig.9.6
C
Fig.9.7 Fig.9.8
Fig.9.9
A
B

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10.0 Tilt In Space
Multi Height & Tilt Base (Fig.10.1-10.3)
WARNING!
Always ensure the base is stable and that the brakes are
applied before performing the following adjustments.
• Release the locking mechanism on the handle by
squeezing the small latch (A) up on the handle.
• To Recline:
Use one hand to squeeze handle (B) and push down
the chair handle, at the same time use the other hand
positioned on the chair arm or side to help guide the
chair into the recline position.
• To put into Prone:
Squeeze handle (B) and pull the chair handle upwards
and forwards. At the same time use the other hand
positioned on the chair arm or side to help guide the
chair into the prone position.
• Once in position release handle
(B) to lock the tilt mechanism.
• Ensure that the latch (A) on the handle moves back
into a closed position, this ensures the tilt position is
locked in place.
WARNING!
The operator should control the motion of the chair while
the squeeze handle is engaged. The amount of support
required will vary with the size and weight of the user. We
recommend practicing this operation on first use before
placing the client in the chair.
11.0 Folding Push Handle
Multi Height and Tilt Base (Fig.11.1-11.2)
Only use the push handle to move the chair. The push
handle should be folded down when not in use.
Depress both buttons (C) on the inside of the handle.
Manually alter the position of the handle by pushing the
top section down.
To unfold pull the handle up until you hear a click ensuring
it is in place.
A
Fig.10.1
B
Fig.10.2
A
Fig.10.3
C
Fig.11.1
Fig.11.2

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18 Pluton Rev.1.0
12.0 5-Star Base Adjustment
WARNING!
Always ensure the base is stable and that the brakes are
applied before performing the following adjustments.
Refere to Fig.12.1.
To Raise The Chair
Located at the back of the chair beneath the base locate
the handle (A) and continuously push down to raise the
height.
The seat height will raise with additional assistance
required, dependent upon the weight of the user.
Release the handle when the desired height is achieved.
To Lower The Chair
Use the handle (A) again but this time apply pressure to
the top of the seat with one hand whilst pushing down
handle (A).
CAUTION!
If you find performing these actions difficult to do
simultaneously on your own please get another person to
help you.
To Perform the Tilt in Space on the 5 Star Base
Refere to Fig.12.2-12.3
• Lift safety latch (B) up to prepare the base for the tilt
adjustment.
• Lift operation latch (C) up until it stops, disengaging
bar (D).
• Tilt the base interface to the desired angle.
The adjustment range can be seen via the groove at
the side of the seat base.
When the desired angle has been achieved. Close
operation latch (C) by pushing down until it bar (D)
locates securely into a set position groove (F).
• Push down safety latch (B) to prevent accidental
operation of the tilt in space.
• Always ensure that the groove on the safety latch (B)
is securely located onto the bar (D) to secure the seat
into place.
A
Fig.12.1
Fig.12.2 B E
C
D
Fig.12.3 D
B
D
B
C
F

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19
Pluton Rev.1.0
13.0 Back Rest Adjustment
Refer to Fig.13.1-13.2
Back Angle Adjustment
• At the lower back of the chair squeeze together levers
(A), this releases them from their holding position in
holes (B).
• Whilst holding the levers together, hold the chair by the
top of the back and guide the angle of the back into the
required position.
• Relocate the levers into the relevant positioning holes
(B) to secure the back in place.
• Always ensure that the back is secure and that the
levers are located fully in a hole before using the chair.
Back Height Adjustment
• Remove the back pad cushion which is held in place
by press studs.
• Loosen the two allen key bolts (A) on the plastic back
panel.
• Slide the plastic panel up or down to the desired
height.
• Tighten the two allen key bolts securely.
• Replace the back cushion pad. A
Fig.13.1
B
A
Fig.13.2

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20 Pluton Rev.1.0
14.0 Seat Depth Adjustment
Adjusting The Seat depth (Fig14.1)
WARNING!
• When mounting the seating system to a base for the
first time, or when an adjustment has been made to
the size of the system, a stability assessment should
be carried out prior to use of the equipment.
• Once you have adjusted the seat length, always
ensure these points are firmly fixed and are checked
as part of maintenance of the chair.
NOTE: The Pluton Seat is Split into 2 halves (Left &
Right) Follow the instructions below to adjust the seat
depth for the user. If the user has a leg length
discrepancy then you can adjust and lock off either sides
of the seat at any point within their range (150mm)
• Loosen (do not remove) the allen key bolts (A) on both
sides of the seat.
• Slide the seat in or out to change the length.
• Fix the position by tightening the allen key bolts
securely.
15.0 Fitting A Tray
DANGER!
• Always ensure that the arms are fixed in position and
the tray is secure before leaving the user unattended.
• Never leave anything hot on the tray while the client is
unattended.
Tray Fitting Instructions (Fig 15.1-15.2)
NOTE: Arms (optional accessory) are required
in order to fit a tray.
• Pick up the tray from the front, holding from the top
with the fingers of each hand engaged with the pull
latches A on either side of the tray.
• Place the tray onto the arm tops B, sliding the tray in
toward the occupant until the desired position is
reached.
• Release the latches (sprung loaded) to engage them,
ensuring the latch has fully locked into the closest
available engagement position C on the underside of
the Arm Top.
• Ensure both left and right latches are engaged and the
tray is secure before commencing use of the chair.
A
Fig.14.1
B
A
C
Fig.15.1
Fig.15.2